Skywatch Friday – 29 (EST), Project Black VII


Since it’s only Friday now over here – here’s my Eastern Standard Time Edition. I don’t know – but whenever I look at this picture – Miami Vice comes into mind. What about you? And don’t forget to head over to see what’s happening at the new Home of Skywatch!

Miami Vice ?

Miami Vice ?

The next image is my 7th contribution to Annas’s Project Black! It also would qualify for Skywatch – I guess.

Black 7

Black 7


30 Responses to “Skywatch Friday – 29 (EST), Project Black VII”

  1. Nice photographs posted today. I like the lineup.

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  2. birdlady MonsterID Icon birdlady UNITED STATES says:

    Super cool….I can hear the drum cadence of the theme music….

    birdladys last blog post..Change is in the air…

  3. Klaus: That Miami Vice shot is a real line-up and the reflective shot is very nice. I bow to your mastery.

    Fishing Guys last blog post..Sky Watch Friday 7-18

  4. Lily MonsterID Icon Lily UNITED STATES says:

    Yes! very much so Miami Vice, only better!
    So nice of you to help with the skywatch.

    Lilys last blog post..balmy, hot and hazy

  5. Lily MonsterID Icon Lily UNITED STATES says:

    PS- thanks for your advice Klaus!

    Lilys last blog post..balmy, hot and hazy

  6. Dewdrop MonsterID Icon Dewdrop UNITED STATES says:

    First of all, a huge congrats to you for the beautifully designed new Sky Watch Friday blog. You did a spectacular job on that, and I am thrilled that it has gotten to this level. Second, thank you for the very thoughtful and kind comment. I really appreciate it. I put a tremendous amount of passion in my work (my blog), and it’s nice to have people compliment it. Finally, (but not the least important part of the comment, by any means) I love your SWF shot… the birds lined up and the twinking sun. I love the starburst effect of the sun in some photographs, and you captured it wonderfully. I love it when God puts us in exactly the right spot at exactly the right moment.

    Dewdrops last blog post..It’s not all clear…

  7. Sandpiper MonsterID Icon Sandpiper UNITED STATES says:

    Great pictures. I like how you only left the slimmest line at the bottom of the first picture. Very creative and it works! The sunglasses could work as a skywatch too.

    Sandpipers last blog post..SkyWatch: On Little Cat Feet

  8. JC MonsterID Icon JC UNITED STATES says:

    Yeah… now that you mention it… both shots are Miami Vice’ish. I loved that show, lol. Wonderful shots, as usual :-)

    JCs last blog post..PB: Gone fishing…

  9. Mary MonsterID Icon Mary UNITED STATES says:

    What a brilliant skywatch photo! How long did it take you to get the birds to line up like that :-) The light in the upper right is awesome, too. Outstanding photo!

  10. I guess I’m the only person on earth never to have watched Miami Vice, but that sure is a great photo!

    Donald Kinneys last blog post..sunset, Mt. Tam — it’s Sky Watch Friday

  11. Tommy V MonsterID Icon Tommy V UNITED STATES says:

    Hello from Colorado. Wonderful SWF pictures. The first one birds in a line is my favorite.

  12. Tommy V MonsterID Icon Tommy V UNITED STATES says:

    Hello from Colorado. Wonderful SWF pictures. The first one birds in a line is my favorite.

    Tommy Vs last blog post..Colorado Springs Zoo

  13. This is sooooooooo Miami Vice, it’s not even funny! Love your work, Klaus!

    Mishelle Lane Photographys last blog post..Project Black meets Sky Watch

  14. mary MonsterID Icon mary UNITED STATES says:

    Yes, that is SO VERY Miami Vice! Love the sky in the sunglasses, too. Happy SWF. :)

    marys last blog post..Fill the Sky

  15. Jim Moore MonsterID Icon Jim Moore UNITED STATES says:

    Now that’s an interesting composition, Klaus! (the birds not the shades) What’s blowing me away is the exposure. I don’t know if you shot manual, semi-manual or full auto, but however it was handled, it is amazing that you’ve still got some details in those backlit birds. Great photo.

    JIm

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    • Klaus MonsterID Icon Klaus UNITED STATES says:

      Well spotted. I did all – during this session, knowing well, that shooting into the sun is nasty – so I when through the hoops and took about 30 variations. One of then turned out this way.
      Cheers, Klaus (..and don’t work too much! ;) )

  16. Shelley MonsterID Icon Shelley UNITED STATES says:

    Such a neat lineup! They could be the “Usual Suspects!”

    Shelleys last blog post..My other bird friends

  17. Lasse MonsterID Icon Lasse FINLAND says:

    Excellent, super photos, both of them!

    Lasses last blog post..Loiva vastainen

  18. Ms Hays MonsterID Icon Ms Hays UNITED STATES says:

    Miami Vice indeed! That’s funny – great shot & the shades shot – wow! I love em both

    Ms Hayss last blog post..Sky Watch Friday!

  19. Louise MonsterID Icon Louise UNITED STATES says:

    The first shot is fabulous. Love the bird element–totally makes the picture. I never saw “Miami Vice,” so I’ve no idea. It looks hot to me.

    The second one is a great shot. I like the light in the lens.

    Louises last blog post..Layers of Colors–Sky Watch Friday

  20. LisaK MonsterID Icon LisaK UNITED STATES says:

    I enjoy the first photo, but I have to say the 2nd one is my favorite. I love shots that are reflected back at you from some unique place. Brilliant.

    LisaKs last blog post..Sky Watch Friday

  21. Klaus, this is my first visit here, and my first impressions are these two:
    * You’re a professional photografer.
    * You love birds. :)
    Absolutely stunning photos, and I agree that I can hear the Miami Vice soundtrack when looking at the photo.

    Peter Korkalas last blog post..My first Sky Watch Friday

    • Klaus MonsterID Icon Klaus UNITED STATES says:

      Hi Peter (which also happens to be my last name).
      For your impressions:
      1. At best I am semiprofessional. The money I make with Photography does unfortunately not come from Nature shots, but boring Real Estate. :(
      2. You got that right!
      Thanks for stopping by and come back! It’s open 24/7! ;)
      Cheers, Klaus

  22. June MonsterID Icon June UNITED STATES says:

    Love, love that first one! What a sight and so well captured. The second one? Love, love that one too! Reflection in the lens is perfect.

    Junes last blog post..Friday Fact – Not Just Retreads

  23. Bird Girl MonsterID Icon Bird Girl UNITED STATES says:

    Very cool shot (and I am sure tough to get)! What I remember about Miami Vice? How cute Don Johnson was in those days! Haha!
    Great sunglass reflection, too!

    Bird Girls last blog post..The ‘uncommon’ Common Yellowthroat

  24. BirdAnon MonsterID Icon BirdAnon AUSTRALIA says:

    HAH! Both shots are not only skywatching ones but shine Miami Vice to me. Great photographs, Klaus :)

    BirdAnons last blog post..Extreme Flirting!

  25. It’s hard to choose a favorite. I think maybe the sunglasses. :)

    Lisa’s Chaoss last blog post..zany days

  26. That first photo is just brilliant! Miami Vice…just before they find the killer…the cross in the sky – what foreshadowing! Brilliant. And , again, thank you for your hard work on the new SWF site. abb

    annbb/TSannies last blog post..Sky Watch Friday…

  27. Loved the lineup! And the reflection in the glasses was a great idea. I enjoyed both of your photos!
    Have a wonderful weekend!
    My SkyWatch Here

    Kahshe Cottager aka Jens last blog post..Freckles in the Kahshe Garden

  28. How cool is that?